CVE-2019-20500

KEVD-Link DWL-2600AP Access Point Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

D-Link DWL-2600AP access point contains an authenticated command injection vulnerability via the Save Configuration functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_save configBackup or downloadServerip parameter.

D-Link DWL-2600AP 4.2.0.15 Rev A devices have an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability via the Save Configuration functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_save configBackup or downloadServerip parameter.

CVSS 3.1 vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

PublishedMar 5, 2020

Last modifiedJun 17, 2026

Added to KEVJun 29, 2023

Remediation dueJul 20, 2023

References

supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10113PatchVendor Advisory
exploit-db.com/exploits/46841ExploitThird Party Advisory
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-20500US Government Resource

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Risk assessment · High

Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

Exploitation: Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
Federal remediation deadline: Overdue by 1195 days
CVSS: 7.8 HIGH
EPSS (30-day exploit probability): 96.7% · top 1% of all CVEs
Weakness: CWE-78

Recommended actions

1.Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.

Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.